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Virginia State University
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
www.vsu.edu
Mascot: Trojan
Background
Founded in 1882, VSU is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees. VSU is located 25 miles outside of Richmond. There are 270 faculty, with 73% working full time and 45% with terminal degrees.
Facts about VSU
- Public university
- Residential campus in a large town
- 3,238 undergraduates: 7% part time, 58% women, 94% African American, 1% Hispanic Americans
- 77% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT required
- 25% graduate within 6 years
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 10 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 2
- Social Studies - 2
- Science - 2
- Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $3312; out of state $9738; Room/board $5594. Books/supplies $700. Personal expenses $550. Transportation $400
Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, exchange student, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certification, Army ROTC. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, SAT I or ACT, institutional tests. Support Services: Tutoring
Student Life
Freshman orientation available, $35 fee. Guaranteed on-campus housing for freshmen. Housing available. Activities: Baptist Student Union, NAACP, Black Students Against Drugs, Muslim Student Organization, Peer Mediators, Nation of Islam Study Group, Betterment of Brothers and Sisters, New Generation Campus Ministries, Fraternities and Sororities, bands, choral groups, dance, radio station, students government, TV Station
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, football M, golf, tennis, track and field, volleyball W. Intramural: Archery, basketball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball W.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counselor, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for visually, hearing impaired.
Contact:
Email: vasuadm@vsu.edu
Phone: (804) 524-5902, (800) 871-7611
Fax: (804) 523-5055
Virginia State University
One Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806
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